The United States’ Indigenous people are subjected to violence and disappearances at rates far higher than the national average. Most of those, though not all, are women.
In California, murder rates for Indigenous women and girls is seven times higher than the national average, according to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People San Diego, a resource founded by four Kumeyaay tribes and maintained by a network of partners. Human trafficking is also a major concern, particularly in San Diego County and other regions near the border.
Law enforcement, tribal leaders, and representatives signed an historic agreement Wednesday in order to call attention to the issue and strengthen tribal and law enforcement responses to better respond to and prevent violence, murders, and disappearances.
“For too long, Indigenous families have faced these tragedies without the coordinated response and resources that they deserve,” said Erica Pinto, Chairwoman of the Jamul Indian Village, in a statement about the memorandum of understanding.
“The formation of the SDMMIPC and the MOU reflect our commitment to upholding tribal sovereignty while working together to protect our people and honor those we have lost. This partnership strengthens collaboration across jurisdictions, builds trust, and ensures that cases involving our communities are handled with urgency, respect, and cultural understanding.”
The San Diego County MMIP Collaborative includes the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, Pala Band of Mission Indians, Jamul Indian Village of California, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. The signing took place in front of the Native American Monument in Sacramento’s Capitol Park, honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Week.
“The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office understands that trust is built through consistent engagement, transparency and open, reliable lines of communication,” said San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez. “That is why not only do I have a designated tribal liaison to serve our tribal partners, but we also have a tribal issues advisory committee whose mission is to communicate and address any issues occurring with tribal law enforcement partners.”
By establishing communications protocols, shared data practices, and rapid-response procedures, proponents say that the MOU addresses barriers that have made families feel alone or unheard.
“This collaboration represents more than an agreement between agencies, it is a commitment to our communities that these cases will not be ignored, and these victims will not be forgotten,” said Robert Smith, Chairman of the Pala Band of Mission Indians.
“When tribal leaders and law enforcement work together with trust and purpose, we give families something they deserve, hope that justice is still possible.”
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